Things that affect AO but shouldn't.

Camera position, viewing angle, focal length, and hither.
Light type, position, intensity, angle, and color.
Shadow settings, raybias, intensity.
Render settings bucket size.
Render threads.

Bucket size! You gotta be kidding me. No wonder I've never been able to get a satisfactory result from Poser. I'm accustomed to Max, and AO works every time and properly with predictable results.

From: Ao causg bamding shadows (sic) by bagginsbill

I have never been satisfied with AO in Poser. I can only use it effectively for very minor small areas like nostrils or eye whites.

I'm glad I'm not the only one.

Also, did you use the PR1 prop or the PR2 prop?

The PR2.

Perception is highly affected by surroundings. If you did not render the figure against a bright, outdoor photo, it sure would look like its glowing because the brightness of the figure is out of context.

That makes perfect sense. And the 4 glasses of wine I had just before didn't help my perception either.

Perhaps you want to post a test render so I can judge whether or not I need to adjust something.

Ask ye shall receive.

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